BlogHide Resteemssmartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoToys For Your DogAll The Toys That Are Great For Your Dog When you get a new dog or puppy, there are so many toys to choose from. Toys and bones are important to keep your dog occupied when you are not home or can…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoSeparation Anxiety In DogsSeparation Anxiety in Dogs When you get a new puppy or dog, it is understandable that you want to spend as much time with the dog as possible but that can cause more harm than good. When families…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoRaw Diet For Your DogWe all love our dogs, right? We want them to live with us for as long as possible. Well, it is important to feed your dog or dogs the right kind of food. That is why we are going to tell you about…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoObsessive And Fixated Dog BehaviorsFor dogs, obsessions and fixations can become as seriously harmful as addictions are for humans. When we laugh at a dog that is fanatically mad over a toy, a bone, a shaft of light, a game of fetch…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoMoving To A New House With Your DogsMoving is a stressful time in a person’s life. It is extremely stressful and confusing for all the pets in the household. The best suggestion is, if at all possible, have your dog or dogs stay at…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHow To Interpret Your Dog's Body Language, Facial Expressions, and VocalizationsHOW TO INTERPRET YOUR DOG'S BODY LANGUAGE, FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND VOCALIZATIONS There are many different ways to tell how your dog is feeling and what they are communicating to you or another…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoTune In For Vibrant Dog PodcastToday is the day from 1-2. Tell me what you think please. Hello Hello! If you have the chance to listen in, I am now the CO-HOST OF VIBRANT DOGS! As soon as you log into the website the show will…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHow To Get Your Dog Used To Noises They're Afraid OfThere are so many sounds that we are used to hearing but dogs are petrified of. Some common noises are fireworks, sirens, infants crying, children playing and screaming, tools, grooming tools, and…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHow To Get Your Dog Used To Wearing A Collar And A LeashWhen you first get a new puppy, you can not expect the dog to be used to walking on a leash or even having a collar on. It should be done in a step by step process. If you force the dog to try and…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHousebreaking A PuppyIf you are planning on getting a puppy, you should learn how to housebreak him or her before you bring them home. You will save yourself so much added stress in your life. There are some important…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoDogs With DominanceAll dogs no matter what their size, breed, or age can be dominant. You can have a two pound Chihuahua, who is extremely dominant and not scared of anything. There are many signs of dominance that…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHow Dogs LearnHow Dogs Learn: Dogs are creatures of habit. They learn through repetition and consistency, (doing it the same way every time). Dogs are social animals and they see you as their pack or family.…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoAggression In DogsA dog’s aggression is not a laughing matter and it needs to be stopped as soon as possible before it gets worse. A young puppy can show signs of aggression and it doesn’t matter what the breed is.…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoA Dog Is Like An Eternal Peter Pan“A dog is like an eternal Peter Pan, a child who never grows old and who therefore is always available to love and be loved.” Dogs are creatures of habit. They learn through repetition and…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoWorking Two Dogs At The Same TimeWorking with two dogs and trying to film at the same time is a bit challenging as you can see in the video. In the video i was working both dogs and working on sit, stay command. One of the most…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoLearning The Down CommandFor the down command, first you're going to put them on a sit. You're going to use a treat to lure them to go down but you are not going to give it to them. You need to pull down on the leash, while…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoHeel CommandIn this video we have Lola being trained the heel command. With this command you want to make sure the dogs feet are aligned with your feet. If they walk ahead of you, pull up on the leash giving…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoCome From A Distance CommandIn this video we have a 4 month old puppy named Bailey she is going to be learning the come from a distance command. With using a firm voice say "Come" once the dog gets in front of your feet make…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoSit, Stay, Come Command With 100 Pound DogThere are some commands you can't repeat which are: sit, stay, down, off, quiet. Then you have the commands which you can repeat which are: come, heel, and bed. When the dog sits you immediately…smartpaws (33)in dogs • 5 years agoLearning The Heel CommandHeel means walking alongside without pulling. Before you put the dog on a heel, give him or her 3-5 minutes to get their excitement out. Always have the dog sitting on your left side. This is a…